Abstract: A device to be used in inserting the individual tension elements of a freely tensioned tension member, for example, a stay cable for a cable-stayed bridge, into a tubular sheathing. A guide element to be attached to the front end of an individual element includes an expansion member whose diameter in its non-expanded state corresponds approximately to the diameter of the individual element, while the diameter in the expanded state is greater than the diameter of the individual element.

Abstract: A communication portal including a circular interior component comprising an outer plate and an inner plate. The outer plate has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The outer plate has an arcuate slot therethrough. The inner plate has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The inner plate has a knob extending outwardly therefrom. The inner plate is urged against the outer plate with the knob extending through the arcuate slot whereby shifting of the knob to a first position will align the apertures of the outer plate and the inner plate. Shifting of the knob to a second position will disalign the apertures. Also included is a circular exterior component comprising a singular plate. The singular plate has a plurality of slots therethrough. The plurality of slots are aligned with the plurality of apertures of the outer plate of the circular interior component. The singular plate is coupled with the circular interior component within an opening in an existing door.

Abstract: A pop-up card in which the cutout portion of the front part is attached to a slide panel which extends the full width of the card and can be liberated by removal of a tear-away strip so that the slide panel can pull the cutout portion into its erect position. This arrangement eliminates the need for especially providing stationary rails to guide the cutout portion.

Abstract: A seat cooler apparatus is set forth including a cushion seat member removably mounted relative to an underlying cabinet, wherein the cabinet includes a cooler chest defined by an extensible and retractable drawer container within the cabinet. A modification of the invention includes an extensible cushion member overlying the drawer, and further including retractable wheels mounted to side walls of each cabinet for portability of the organization.

Abstract: A swivel seat for a vehicle is provided with latch means which prevents the front and rear edges of the seat from being raised so as to prevent distortion of the pivot axle, the locking means and/or roller or rollers. The latch means can be actuated to its effective position, in which it prevents lift of the front or rear edge of the seat when the seat is in its normal position. Preferably, the seat also has means cooperating with rollers and a pivot axle for supporting components rotatable relative to the stationary component. The supporting means serves to hold the movable component essentially parallel to the stationary component so as to reduce the load on the rollers and the pivot axle while allowing smooth pivotal movement of the movable component relative to the stationary component.

Abstract: A pill dispenser for dispensing daily medications prestored for a week. The dispenser includes an upright housing having a front and rear surface on each of which are contained a plurality of compartments arranged in rows and columns. Each column represents a day of the week and each row represents an hourly part of the day. A corresponding plurality of pillboxes are provided. Each pillbox can be slidably received within a respective compartment. Each pillbox have a hinged cover on it. Each pillbox stores all the medications to be taken at a particular hour and day corresponding to the particular compartment in which it is inserted. The pillboxes are restrained in their compartments but can be removed for transportability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quickly-adjustable while-in-motion bicycle handlebar securing device which enables a bicyclist to quickly and easily change the bicycle handlebar position while-in-motion to one resulting in less strain upon his neck.

Abstract: A shift lever for an automotive transmission includes first and second shafts. The first shaft has a hole and the second shaft partially extends into the hole so as to be spaced from the first shaft by a resilient member preventing transmission of vibrations between the shafts. In a method of manufacturing the shift lever, plastic rubber is provided in the spacing between the first and second shafts. The rubber is vulcanized so as to have a predetermined resiliency and adhere to both of the first and second shafts.

Abstract: An operator-controlled lever is adapted to actuate a push-pull cable for reciprocating the valve spool of a transmission control. A bracket is detachably mounting on a housing of the transmission control and is threadably mounted on a sheath of the cable. Upon assembly, the cable is first attached to the spool and then the bracket is threaded inwardly against the housing of the transmission control and attached thereto.

Abstract: A concentric pulley drive assembly is disclosed as having a central pulley mounted to a motor axle and rotatably driven therewith by a drive motor. A partial pulley in the form of a partial annulus is positioned about a portion of the periphery of the central pulley concentrically with respect to the motor axle. A tape strip coupling the two pulleys transmits torque from the central pulley to the partial pulley to induce annular rotations of the partial pulley about the motor axle commensurate with the annular rotation of the central pulley. An antenna or sensor support platform is coupled to the extremities of the partial pulley for pivotal positioning about the motor axle in conjunction with the annular rotation of the motor axle.

Abstract: A ball locking mechanism for the releasable locking of a movable part comprises a locking or arresting ball arranged in at least one bore of a stationary or fixed part or component and can be pushed, by means of a slide member, into one of a number of bores of the movable part or element, so that such movable part can be locked in place. For unlocking, the slide member is displaced until a bore thereof comes to lie essentially coaxially with respect to the remaining bores. Then, the ball moves out of the aforementioned one bore of the movable part. The movable part can then be displaced until a further similar bore thereof comes to lie essentially coaxially with respect to the bore of the fixed part. By means of the pressure of a spring, exerted upon the slide member, the ball then is again pushed into this further bore.

Abstract: The invention resides in an outside door handle assembly which comprises a door handle pivotably mounted on a door of an automotive vehicle; and a door latch operating rod having an end portion which is pivotably attached to an extension of said door handle after assemblying thereto. A pair of finger projections are made integral with the door handle arm. There is provided a channel-shaped metal bracket fixedly attached to a door panel and pivotably mounting said finger projections. An inclined groove formed on each of the finger projections generally opening towards the two limbs of the bracket and adapted for receiving partially these limbs when said door handle arm has been brought into its upper service position, thereby torsional deflexion of the bracket as liably occuring during the door-opening operation being prevented effectively.

Abstract: A lubricant retaining device for use with a gear case having a pair of matable sections with a shaft receiving opening therein. The lubricant retaining device extends inwardly to the interior of said case to reduce lubricant flow through the shaft receiving opening.

Abstract: A foot actuated gear shifting device is provided for a motorcycle which is compatible with current motorcycle structures such that it could be included as standard equipment or be utilized as an accessory attachment to simplify the shifting action accomplished by one foot of the operator. The structure of the invention includes a unitary foot pedal adapted to be installed in the normal position where the operator rests his left foot. The pedal is adapted to support the entire foot of the operator and pivot about a point beneath the foot arch. The forward end of the pedal is connected to the outer end of the motorcycle's gear shift lever such that shifting action can be accomplished by the operator causing the pedal to rock forwardly or rearwardly; consistent with the direction in which he wishes to move the gear shift lever.

Abstract: A joystick assembly includes a relatively soft plastic frame and a relatively hard shaft extending through an opening in the frame which is dimensioned to accommodate limited pivotal movement of the shaft. A metal wear member is insert molded in the frame and has an aperture therethrough congruent with the opening in the frame to limit movement of the shaft and prevent wear of the frame around the opening therein. Three different shapes of opening are disclosed for different ranges of pivotal movement.

Abstract: A breather passage is provided to perform breathing function for both two casings, one being a first casing housing therein a power-transmission means and the other being a second casing housing therein a gear-transmission mechanism. The breather passage is defined between interfacing surfaces of a main body and a cover those providing the second casing. A gasket is interposed between the main body and the cover so as to devide the breather passage into two passages. The breather passage has one end formed with a first breather hole opened to an atmosphere and the other end formed with a second breather hole opened to an interior of said second casing. The breather passage is further formed with a branch passage at the position rearward from said second breather hole to permit liquid communication between an interior of the first casing and the atmosphere.

Abstract: An improved steering wheel has a reinforcement member extending through a resin core. The reinforcement member is provided in a central connecting portion where the steering wheel is engaged with a steering shaft, a spoke portion or portions extending radially from the central portion, and at least the parts of the grip portion where the grip portion is connected with the spoke portion. The reinforcement member is made of metal of thin cross-section so that the weight thereof does not seriously interfere with formation of a light-weight steering wheel.

Abstract: An adjustable intermittent incremental advance system is provided having a rotatable shaft for driving a work take-off in a start-stop rotary incremental advance. A clutch disk and brake disk alternately permit or stop rotary motion of the shaft to provide the intermittent advance. A flywheel is attached to the rotary shaft and acts through a crank arm driven by a motor to provide rotary power to the shaft for predetermined incremental movement. First and second sensors provide timed application of the clutch and brake disks to provide accurate incremental advance and prevent accumulated error in length of advance during prescribed periods of operation of the system.

Abstract: An overload coupling includes at least one latch plunger housed in a holder or in a coupling member, fits in a recess of a second member to establish connection. The plunger has or is part of a hydraulic system and can be forced out of the recess upon overload against the hydraulic pressure in the system and, in some instances, with the aid of centrifugal forces. The plunger and holder can be part of a unit that is releasably fastened in the coupling member and set to trip upon torque exceeding a predetermined level on the coupling member. Also, the plunger can have internal ducts or external conduits that include a pressure relief valve, as well as a spring return, which can effect connection upon reduced speed when centrifugal force factors are reduced. The pressure in the system can be set remotely with a piston that is spring loaded. In one variation, the coupling can be within a planetary gear system that establishes driving connection from an input to an output via planetary and sun gears.

Abstract: An adjustably positioned handgrip for ambulatory aids and the like is disclosed which is contoured for maintaining the hand of the user relatively open and comfortably positioned thereon, and for reducing the tendency of the hand to slide away from and off the grip. The handgrip is adjustably mounted on the ambulatory aid to permit its displacement relative thereto to accommodate the particular needs of the user.